As you inch ever closer to your tenth anniversary, the gifts you’re giving start to seem a little more permanent. From delicate paper and cotton wares in years one and two, you’ve graduated to materials with some heft, at least on the traditional side of things. Consider the options with which you’re presented to honor your eighth anniversary. Bronze? Pretty sturdy. Pottery? Breakable, sure, but only if you make a grave mistake and, say, trip and fall while carrying your prized llama mug—otherwise, the stuff tends to stand up pretty well. Modernists, meanwhile, are faced with linen and lace for their eighth anniversary—both fine materials that speak to the strength of your bond. Read on for ten of our most uncommon takes on both bronze and pottery, from virtually indestructible “candles” to nostalgic handmade keepsakes, plus: one heartfelt lacy find.

Traditional: Pottery and Bronze

Memorialize your wedding date with this charming handmade serving vessel. For a personal touch, choose the color of your bowl—be it blue or brown—and of your pair of snuggled-up lovebirds, available in a range of shades, from jade-like celadon to deep, dark blue. | Custom Wedding Bowl

Much like your bond, this polychromatic candle is designed never to break down. Handmade in Florida, its wick is made from fiberglass, a material that won’t deteriorate the way a cotton wick does. And inspired by ancient oil lamps, it’s powered by liquid Paraffin, a material you can replenish again and again. | Pottery Oil Candle

A departure from your typical pottery gift, these earrings transform earthenware clay into wearable works of art. Sculpted and stamped by hand, their intricate design and deep teal glaze make for an impression at once striking and subdued. | Teal Teardrop Earrings

Handmade in Athens, Greece, this sculpture is the first gift on our list to feature bronze. Crafted by UG favorite George Roumanas (whose studio we visited not too long ago), it’s a perfect keepsake for the partner with a fondness for two-wheeled transport, and a touching way to pay tribute to your eighth anniversary. | Bike Lovers Wall Sculpture

Returning to jewelry, complete your set with this natural companion to our Teal Teardrop Earrings, featuring three delicate handcrafted disks in colors reminiscent of the ocean—and stamped with a pattern that recalls that of a sand dollar. | Tri Color Cluster Necklace

Each item in this dishware collection is one-of-a-kind, handcrafted in Missouri and glazed to resemble Japanese shibori cloth. Whether your other half is an avid tea-drinker in search of a new, improved mug or a seasoned entertainer looking for a dinnerware set that stands out, this varied collection has something that will hit the spot. | Shibori Dishware Collection

If your love has a soft spot for hot rods, this charming bronze-and-aluminum sculpture will elicit a smile and recall bygone days of drive-in movie theaters and soda fountains… whether you were alive in the ’50s or not. | Hot Rod Car Sculpture

These striking coasters’ crackled surfaces result from the interaction of stoneware clay, glass, and colored glazes, making every set as unique as your long-lasting love. | Stoneware and Crackled Glass Coaster Sets

If you’ve ever dreamed of running off together with nothing but a vintage Airstream in tow, this endearing sculpture—handcrafted in Michigan—will make for a cheeky, yet romantic way to celebrate your eighth anniversary. | Vintage Trailer Sculpture

By the time your eighth anniversary rolls around, you’re probably pretty comfortable referring to yourselves as a family unit. Why not cement your union with a handmade mosaic inspired by subway tile in New York’s Lexington Avenue/59th Street station? | Personalized Handmade Mosaic House Sign

Modern: Linens and Lace

Turn your lacy train into a custom keepsake with these made-to-order cufflinks, a heartfelt, personal token of love for those among us who like things a little more modern. | Custom Wedding Gown Cufflinks

Hadley is a Brooklyn-based connoisseur of candy, hot sauce, and Japanese dog Instagrams (seriously, ask her about her favorite shiba inus). For reasons unknown, she derives great joy from Windexing the many glass surfaces in her apartment. If she had to pick one thing to eat for the rest of her life, it would be fresh, homemade bibimbap with extra sauce—but she'd want you to know how hard it was to choose.

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